40 million people are already driving cars with some connected features, most of them connecting through your smartphone. Plus, 64% of people who have a broadband connection at home want a built-in connected feature in their car, according to a new study. So, which connected features do you want in your car? The most-wanted apps, according to Parks Associates, are: maps, emergency roadside assistance, phone calls, vehicle performance stats, music apps and the ability to browse the Web.
From the article "Most people want their car to connect to the Web" by Kevin Downey.
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